Government may begin to subsidize at risk homeowners mortgage payements

-The plan under consideration would aim to reach borrowers before they fall behind on their payments.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/29164998

Congress says no to the $15,000 buyer tax credit

-In a surprising reversal, lawmakers remove the needed incentive that was unanimously passed by the Senate. The first time home buyer credit is increased to $8,000.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29136678

Washington sees the largest drop in home sales in the nation in the 4th quarter

-A reminder to sellers that they need to ask themselves if they are prepared to do business in this market.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/399873_homeprices13.html

Retail sales unexpectedly rise in January

-Consumers begin to take advantage of lower prices and sales.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29158095/

Inventory in some local areas indicating a sellers market?

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/399922_sellers13.html